LOS ANGELES, California — The Metal Hall Of Fame have just announced that they will be holding their 2026 festivities in Los Angeles on January 21st 2026.
The Metal Hall Of Fame has been holding events since 2017 and annually they give accolades to the cream of the crop from the Metal and Rock community.
2026 will be no different with the following being inducted; Rikki Rockett (Poison), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Warren DeMartini (Ratt), Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) and Riki Rachtman (Cathouse).
The event will be co-hosted by Eddie Trunk and Cathy Rankin.
Below is the official press release from The Metal Hall Of Fame.
Metal Hall Of Fame Takes Over The Sunset Strip For 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/25/2025
Los Angeles, CA, (November 25, 2025) – The Metal Hall of Fame will take over the Sunset Strip for the 2026 Blowout Bash, January 21, 2026!!
“We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the 80’s,” says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Get ready to unleash your inner metal spirit, and Dress in Leather, Studs, Big Hair, and All The Metal You Can Handle.”
Two iconic venues, one legendary night!!
- CELEBRITY RED CARPET – Rainbow Bar And Grill (6:00PM-8:00PM).
- METAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS / ALL STAR JAM – Roxy Theater (8:00PM)
Hosted by Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin
2026 Sunset Strip Inductees
- Rikki Rockett (Poison, Rockett Mafia)
- Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns, Guns N’ Roses Co-Founder)
- Chris Holmes (Former W.A.S.P., Mean Man) Inducted by Carlos Cavazo
- Warren DeMartini (RATT, “Pearcy/DeMartini”)
- Riki Rachtman (MTV / Headbangers Ball)
- All-Star Jam!!
This special celebration of the Sunset Strip will also include sponsorship activation from Monster Energy AMA Supercross (With some of their Superstar Riders), Ghost Tequila, Koffin Krew Apparel, and Dimebag Darrell’s Blacktooth Whiskey!!
Please Note: A Limited number of tickets are available!!
ABOUT METAL HALL OF FAME
The Metal Hall of Fame (MHOF) is a non-profit organization. Legendary entertainment executives oversee all of the Metal Hall of Fame initiatives, including, Pat Gesualdo (Founder, Metal Hall of Fame/Studio-Touring Drummer), Wendy Dio (Founder, Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund), David Ellefson (Formerly of Megadeth), (Michael Sarna Inmotion Entertainment Inc), Jimmy Kay (The Metal Voice), Munsey Ricci (Skateboard Marketing), George Johnsen (MammothVision Studio), Brian Perera, (Founder, Cleopatra Records).
The Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala has included historical moments throughout Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. From having Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne join with us to have former Ozzy drummer Lee Kerslake achieve his dying wish of receiving his Platinum Record Awards for the “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of A Madman” albums. Having: Metallica Induct Megaforce Records founders Jon and Marsha Zazula. Inducting Judas Priest at Wacken Open Air. Inducting Steve Vai, Triumph, Geoff Tate, and members of KISS and Iron Maiden. Inducting Anthrax at Heavy Montreal. Having Paul Stanley Induct KISS manager Doc McGhee. Having Brian May of Queen Induct Joe Satriani. These are just some of the memories that the Metal Hall of Fame has shared with Hard Rock and Heavy Metal fans throughout the world.
As always, fans can vote at www.metalhalloffame.org for their favorite bands to be Inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame.
For more information, please call 973-263-0420, or visit: www.metalhalloffame.org.
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